CUSTODIAN​/BUS DRIVER

12 MONTH CUSTODIAN/BUS DRIVER

Under general supervision, performs a variety of general custodial and light groundskeeping work in the care and maintenance of assigned school buildings and facilities. Work involves sweeping, mopping and using vacuum cleaners to clean floors; washing walls, woodwork and fixtures; and policing buildings to empty trash receptacles and pick up debris. Employee is also responsible for requisitioning necessary cleaning supplies. Reports to the Principal.

• Sweeps, mops, vacuums, strips, waxes and buffs floor surfaces.
• Cleans restroom areas and replenishes paper supplies and soap as necessary; cleans windows, walls, woodwork, blinds and light fixtures.
• Dusts and cleans desks and other furniture.
• Empties trash receptacles; deposits recyclable material in proper receptacles.
• Sweeps sidewalks and walkways outside of buildings; polices grounds, picking up debris; shovels snow and/or applies de‑icing compounds to walkways and driveways as necessary.
• Replaces burned‑out light bulbs.
• Prepares requisition forms to obtain necessary supplies for the coming workweek.
• Sets traps for rodents and other pests, appropriately discarding trapped animals.

• Raises and lowers flags at start and end of workday.
• Performs minor maintenance on appliances, as abilities allow.
• May open and secure buildings at start and end of workday; may turn on and off lights and adjust heating or air conditioning as appropriate.
• May arrange furniture for meetings or other events. Performs related work as required.

Some experience in custodial work; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Must maintain a Commercial Driver’s License and drive a school bus as needed. See Bus Driver Job Description for more details.

• Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate vacuum cleaners, carpet shampooers, brooms, mops, leaf blowers, etc.; can exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, 25 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly to move objects. Medium work demand.
• Data Conception: Ability to compare and judge observable characteristics of data, people or things.
• Interpersonal Communication: Ability to speak and/or signal people to convey or exchange information; includes receiving instructions, assignments or directions from superiors.
• Language Ability: Ability to read simple forms; prepare timesheets and maintenance reports using prescribed format.
• Intelligence: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions provided in written, oral or diagrammatic form; handle problems involving several concrete variables.
• Verbal Aptitude: Ability to record and deliver information, explain procedures, follow oral and written instructions; communicate effectively and efficiently in standard English.
• Numerical Aptitude: Ability to utilize mathematical formulas; add and subtract.
• Form/Spatial Aptitude: Ability to inspect items for proper length, width and shape.
• Motor Coordination: Ability to coordinate hands and eyes rapidly and accurately when using janitorial equipment.
• Manual Dexterity: Ability to handle a variety of items such as janitorial equipment; minimal levels of eye/hand/foot coordination required.
• Color Discrimination: Does not require the ability to differentiate between colors and shades of color.
• Interpersonal Temperament: Ability to deal with people beyond giving and receiving instructions; adaptable to performing under minimal stress.
• Physical Communication: Ability to talk and hear; express ideas by spoken words and perceive sounds.

• General knowledge of the standard methods, materials, and equipment employed in janitorial work.
• Some knowledge of cleaning procedures and the use of cleaning materials.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to perform medium physical work.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and initiative in completing work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships as required.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

• Cheryl Reeves, Principal
• Cornatzer Elementary School
• Email: reevesc.nc.us